The distance between Bendigo and Newcastle is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bendigo to Newcastle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Newcastle.
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There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Newcastle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$130 ($89).
The distance between Bendigo and Newcastle is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)
It takes around 16h 10m to get from Bendigo and Newcastle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Newcastle is to drive which takes around 10h 30m and will set you back approx A$130 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Newcastle. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
V-Line, XPT and Transport NSW run train services between Bendigo and Newcastle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Newcastle. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.
V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bendigo and Newcastle. Buses run twice a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Newcastle. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange. instead which will take 16h 10m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bendigo and Newcastle. The distance is around 998km (620 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Newcastle is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around A$135 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Southern Cross + 1 similar | 16hrs | A$135($90) | once daily | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Train | 16h 10m | A$135($90) | once daily | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Bus | 17hrs | A$220($150) | twice a week | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | A$130($89) | on demand | 998km (620 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.